Hello everyone! I'm Anora. This is my first Threads of Fate fic, so I hope that you like it!

A/N: This story takes place after the Dewpism incident, a few weeks after Mint and Maya return to East Heaven Kingdom.

Disclaimer: I do not own anyone from Threads of Fate, so please don't sue, cause I have no money. Any of the characters that I make up ARE mine, so you can't sue me for that!

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Chapter One: Unexpected Visitor




Mint looked at the moon and the stars one night. This is great, just great, Mint thought to herself. How long will I be stuck in here like this! It's bad enough that my magic was taken away, but to be stuck here forever! That's a bit too harsh, even if it was my father who ordered it. Mint recalled what had happened when she and Maya, her younger sister had returned to East Heaven Kingdom.

Maya had reassured Mint that the king, their father, would forgive Mint for running away, and wouldn't punish her. Boy, was she wrong! Once the king had caught sight of Mint, he had immediately ordered dozens of guards to surround her. As she was surrounded, Mint tried desperately to keep them away with her magic, but soon she was too exhausted, and the guards took her magical rings away from her. She was then locked away in her room, a direct order from the king. No matter how hard she tried, Mint could not get out. The king had placed a special magic seal on her door, permitting anyone to enter and leave except for Mint. She tried once, and that resulted in a quick and painful shock from the door. There were also strong iron bars on the single window of Mint's room. It was stronger than her jump kick, and since she didn't have her magical rings with her, she couldn't use her magic on it. Mint was stuck.

Mint sighed. It didn't matter to her. The one person that she trully loved was gone, somewhere in the mountains, with his love. Claire. Why did she have to be in the way? "Well, at least Rue is happy. He got his wish for Claire to live. Rue, I miss you so much..." Mint sighed again. She jumped when she heard a knock at her door.




"What do you want Maya?" Mint grumbled to herself. She walked toward the door and opened it. "Maya, just leave me alone, I don't want to mess with...RUE!!!!!" She looked at the person standing in front of her. "What are you doing here?" She let him inside and quickly closed the door.

"Hi Mint. Long time no see, eh?" He smiled at the girl standing in front of her. She looked like the same old Mint that had helped him get the Dewprism.


(A/N: This is a description for the people who don't know what she looks like. Mint: Wears a purple outfit that is very hard to describe. Think of an outfit that is purple and something that a tomboyish princess would wear. She has two long pig tails from each side(wouldn't really call it a pig-tail. Think sailormoon kind of thing) Her hair is red. Her eyes are amber. And she usually carries two golden rings the she uses for attacking and magic, except she doesn't have it now.)



Rue smiled at her again. She looked so pretty, standing there like that. I've missed her so much, Rue thought to himself. Rue frowned. There's no time for chit-chat in a serious matter like this. "Mint, Claire has been...kidnapped." Rue looked at the surprised look coming from Mint.




"What happened?" Mint asked softly. She looked at Rue. She still couldn't believe that it was him.


(A/N If you don't know what Mint looks like, then you wouldn't know what Rue looks like either! Rue had white hair and wears this strange hat on his head. His clothing is all green and he carries a sword known as the Arc-something. Oh, and they are both the same age(at least in this fic). They are 15 years old.)



Rue looked down at the floor while he spoke. "It happened a few days ago. A man came to our door one night asking for shelter. Snow was falling rapidly, and we were expecting a blizzard to come soon. We let him come inside. As soon as he entered the small cabin, the strange man started to laugh. With on quick motion, he grabbed Claire roughly by the hand and stepped outside into the snow. I ran after him, but he was too fast. He told me that if I ever wanted to see Claire again, I would have to bring him the Crystal of Hope. If I didn't do what he said, he threatened to kill her. He then disappeared somewhere within the snow drifts. I didn't know what to do. I couldn't go after her. So I went here. You helped me before, Mint, and I would really appreciate it if you would help me again."



Mint was silent for a while. "Rue...I would love to help you, but I'm in a bit of a tight spot. I'm stuck here. The door is sealed with magic so I can't run away, and the window is blocked with iron bars so strong that I couldn't even take them out with my jump kick. Not only that, but my magical rings were taken away form me as well, and I can't do any magic without them!"



Rue looked at Mint and smiled. "Don't worry. I will find a way to get you out of here, just you wait and see!" He then walked up to Mint and hugged her tightly. I missed you Mint, and I'm glad to know that you'll help me. He then released Mint and walked toward the door. "I better go, Mint. It was hard enough getting past the guards. Don't worry, I'll come back for you later, I promise!" He then smiled one last time at Mint and walked out the door.



Mint stood there, surprised at what Rue had just done. "He...hugged...me. Maybe, that means that...no." Mint looked out at the night sky through the iron bars once again. He just really missed me, Mint thought to herself.





End of Chapter one. How do you like it? Please R&R! Hope you liked it!